[Talking_Mouse]

However, I think if the agency in question can forego tax-free status and refuse to accept any government monies, they'd be pretty much free to operate as they wished.

Not really. From the article: "It is a crime to run an adoption agency in Massachusetts without a license from the state. To get a license you have to agree to place children with same-sex couples."

[livius]

Missed that. The state is carefully sealing off the exits, isn't it?